A trade union has accused construction employers of driving down its workers’ pay to levels that will become illegal next month.
Unite has called out construction companies who operate via the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) for being forced to increase the lowest pay rate along with UK law. The trade…
Flexible working in the construction and engineering sector requires an approach that suits individuals’ and business’ needs; and what works for an office based role may not work for operational teams.
That was one of the findings of the "Unlocking Flexible Working" webinar which launched The Inspiring Women in Construction and…
Have we gone back in time to the 1970s? Then, as now, the UK experienced widespread industrial action, spiralling energy costs and rampant inflation. Add a war in mainland Europe to the mix and stagflation in the UK is becoming a real possibility.
Although inflation may have peaked, it is…
Reading the opinion article by Josh Elster on Why construction supply chains need a new payment system in the February issue of NCE was interesting and a thought-provoking topic that we cannot – and should not – just allow to continue.
What interests me about the article is the passion…
Unanswered questions in internal communications relating to the conduct of Midas Group executive chairman Stephen Hindley - and that of the company’s directors - point to financial irregularities in the lead-up to the company’s downfall early last year; the questions potentially suggest the firm was knowingly trading insolvently for some…
Tier 1 contractors have reported that 25% of their pipeline of work is yet to be secured, whereas this point last year saw only 15% in doubt, according to a new survey by Aecom.
The infrastructure consulting firm’s London Main Contractor Survey 2023 collated data from Tier 1 and 2 contractors…
Several major firms including Arcadis, Mace and Cowi have made new appointments in February that strengthen their positions in new regions – both domestically and internationally.
A round up of the biggest moves and appointments during February is below. To feature on next month’s appointments roundup email robert.hakimian@emap.com. First permanent COO…
Jacobs, Stantec and Turner and Townsend (T&T) have all been appointed to Northumbrian Water’s future asset management plan framework.
The three organisations will provide different services for Northumbrian Water’s AMP8 to support asset investment programmes across its water network in Northumbria, Essex and Suffolk. All frameworks will look into improvements that…
Arup, Jacobs and Network Rail have been included in a LGBTQ+ rights charity’s list of top 100 employers.
Stonewall, Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ rights charity, has selected Arup as a top employer, placing it second in the list, while Jacobs came sixth and Network Rail 100th. The Top 100 Employers List recognizes…
Earlier this month it was revealed that the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has been asked by the government to provide recommendations on the infrastructure planning system and in particular the role of National Policy Statements (NPS).
So, what impact could the review have? Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and minister for local government…
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